How to Use the Checkfront MCP in Claude

Q: How do I ask Claude Desktop to list all upcoming Checkfront bookings for a specific customer?

First, use searchcustomers to find the person's customer ID. Then, use listbookings and tell Claude to filter by that ID. For example: "Using Checkfront, list all bookings for customer ID 555."

Q: Can I check availability for a multi-day rental in Checkfront with Claude Desktop?

Yes, the checkavailability tool handles date ranges. Just ask Claude something like, "Check availability in Checkfront for the mountain bike rental from June 5th to June 8th."

Q: What's the best way to get a summary of all our tour categories from Checkfront inside Claude Desktop?

Simply ask Claude to use the listcategories tool. It returns all your categories along with a count of the items in each one, giving you a quick and useful overview.

Connect Claude Desktop to your Checkfront account. Ask about bookings, availability, and customers without leaving the chat.

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Find Customer and Booking Details Instantly

Use `search_customers` to pull up a complete customer profile right in your Claude chat. You'll get their contact info, booking history, total spend, and even their waiver status. No more switching tabs just to find what you need. Then, dig into specific reservations with `get_booking`. Just ask Claude to "pull up booking #12345," and you'll see all the details. It’s the fastest way to answer a customer question or check on a tour's status.

Check What's Available from Claude Desktop

This MCP Server connects Claude directly to your Checkfront inventory. Use `list_items` to see everything you offer, or `list_categories` to get a summary with item counts. It's a quick way to get a snapshot of your business. When a customer asks about a specific date, you can use `check_availability`. Ask something like, "Are there any spots for the 2pm kayak tour this Saturday?" Claude gets the answer straight from Checkfront, so you're always giving out correct information.

Get Quick Business Summaries

The `list_bookings` tool lets you ask for reports in plain English. Try asking, "What bookings do we have for this weekend?" or "Show me all confirmed bookings for next month." Claude will query Checkfront and give you a clean list. This is great for morning stand-ups or when you just need a quick pulse on the business. You don't have to run a manual report or log into another system. Just ask, and the data from your MCP connection appears right in your chat window.

Setup guide

Set up Checkfront MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Checkfront MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Checkfront MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under checkfront-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "checkfront-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Checkfront MCP in Claude Desktop

First, use `search_customers` to find the person's customer ID. Then, use `list_bookings` and tell Claude to filter by that ID. For example: "Using Checkfront, list all bookings for customer ID 555."

Yes, the `check_availability` tool handles date ranges. Just ask Claude something like, "Check availability in Checkfront for the mountain bike rental from June 5th to June 8th."

Simply ask Claude to use the `list_categories` tool. It returns all your categories along with a count of the items in each one, giving you a quick and useful overview.

No, this server is for reading data only. You can view bookings, customers, and availability with tools like `get_booking` and `list_bookings`, but you can't create, update, or delete any records in Checkfront.

Your Checkfront credentials are encrypted and managed by Vinkius, never exposed to your agent. All communication is over HTTPS, and the server itself only has read-access to your booking and customer information, so it can't change any of your data.

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